Russia bus explosion kills 2, injures 22; cause under review

Authorities mentioned Thursday’s blast on the bus within the metropolis of Voronezh was brought on by leaky fuel tools. No hint of chemical explosives was discovered, they mentioned.

The Investigative Committee, Russia’s high felony investigation company, has opened a probe for attainable fees of unsafe shopper companies.

However the firm that operated the bus mentioned the car had a diesel engine and no fuel tools, and insisted it was in good technical situation.

The Nationwide Anti-Terrorist Committee mentioned all choices have been being thought of and consultants continued to research fragments from the bus.

Well being authorities in Voronezh, a metropolis of 1 million residents about 450 kilometers (280 miles) south of Moscow, mentioned two individuals died in a hospital from accidents they sustained within the explosion. One other 15 individuals remained hospitalized Friday and 5 have been present process remedy at house.